Meaning: Son of Owain
The story
Bowen is a modern English given name drawn from a Welsh surname. The surname developed from ap Owain, son of Owain; the father’s name has its own disputed origin.
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
- Surname-style
- Modern
- Soft
Origins
Bowen comes from English and Welsh.
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